15 of the most beautiful university campuses from around the world

Among the many gray and inconspicuous buildings of colleges and universities of the world there are buildings that can rightly be attributed to the masterpieces of world architecture. After all, sometimes educational institutions are in former hotels, palaces and even medieval castles.

University of Notre Dame (Idaho, USA)

The main attraction of this private Catholic University, in which over 10,000 students study, is the famous golden dome with the statue of the Virgin Mary on the main building.

University of Notre Dame has long been considered one of the best American educational institutions. Also on its base is the famous for its great discoveries research institute.

University of Santo Tomas (Manila, Philippines)

The University, located in the heart of the Philippine capital, is considered the oldest active educational institution in all of Asia.

The main campus was built by Spanish missionaries in the fortress of Intramuros before the appearance of Manila. Originally it was a Catholic college, which in 1645 received the rank of the university.

College of Berry (Georgia, USA)

The history of this humanitarian college began in the distant 1902. To its students the educational institution can offer not only a magnificent education, but also a beautifully arranged territory.

Here you can do horseback riding or hiking. In addition, there is a whole family of deer, who are practically not afraid of people.

University of Otago (Dunedin, New Zealand)

In this educational institution there are almost everything: from the magnificent buildings, including the campus in the Neo-Gothic style, to natural beauty such as beautiful shady gardens and the adjacent river.

About 21,000 students get education at the university, and in terms of quality and quantity of research, it is considered the best in New Zealand.

Bologna University (Italy)

The University of Bologna, which gave the world a European education system, is considered the oldest continuously operating higher education institution of the continent.

Every student here has the opportunity to admire the magnificent colonnades and arches of the campus every day, sweeping away almost a thousand years ago, at the time of the foundation of the alma mater.

Royal University (Belfast, Northern Ireland)

An educational institution founded by the British Queen Victoria, at one time became an alma mater for several future Nobel Prize winners. The magnificent Victorian campus, shown on the main photo, only emphasizes the prestige of the university.

Moscow State University (Russia)

The main building of the Moscow State University is a real 36-storey skyscraper, which is reflected in the nearby pool. The building has a large concert hall, a theater, a museum and a swimming pool.

University of Glasgow (Scotland)

Impressive university buildings in the Gothic style look most impressive in contrast to stony Scottish landscapes.

Royal Road University (Colwood, Canada)

Initially, there was a military college, so now the university is closely connected with the Canadian army. On its territory is a museum dedicated to the military history of the country.

American University (Cairo, Egypt)

Training in this English-language university is conducted according to the American system. At the same time, the student community of the educational institution is multinational: here you can meet representatives of more than a hundred countries.

University of Chulalongkorn (Bangkok, Thailand)

On the territory of the main university of Thailand is annually held the festival Low Kratong. At this time people pour special sculptures on ponds and rivers, and also release a huge number of flying lanterns into the sky.

Flagler College (St. Augustine, USA)

The campus of the College of Florida is located in a magnificent building that used to be a comfortable hotel "Ponce de Leon".

University of Cape Town (South Africa)

Cape Town University is located in an amazingly beautiful place - on the slope of the mountain range Diabolsky Peak, near the famous Table Mountain.

University of Sydney (Australia)

In addition to the external beauty of its buildings, Sydney University is considered one of the most prestigious in the country. At one time, his diplomas were given to six Australian prime ministers.

Royal University (Holloway, England)

Red brick towers and chapels of the campus of the Royal University have repeatedly attracted the attention of filmmakers. It was here that filming such films as "The Avengers: The Age of Altron" and "Downtown Abbey."